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Bahamas Now Zika-Free per CDC: The Perfect Babymoon Destination

Following a recent update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), expectant parents can confidently add the Bahamas to their babymoon itineraries.

The Zika virus may no longer dominate headlines, but it remains a key concern for pregnant couples planning tropical getaways. Obstetricians' offices are still adorned with warnings about destinations affected by Zika-carrying Aedes mosquitoes, which have been linked to birth defects.

In early February, the CDC removed all Bahamian islands—including favorites like Nassau, Paradise Island, Grand Bahama Island, Eleuthera, Harbour Island, and Bimini—from its Zika risk map. A CDC official confirmed no local cases in the past 12 months, classifying the Bahamas as having "no known risk of Zika infection."

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